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Embed Code Maps Summary and More Information Your Road Map Starts at Cologne, Germany. It Ends at Basel, Switzerland. On your Map, your cover the following locations- 1) Rhine River, Germany 4) Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany 5) Strasbourg, France 6) Breisach, Germany We also have map directions for your street map to help you reach you location exactly and in less time. Refer the Directions from Cologne to Basel, Switzerland via Rhine River, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Strasbourg, Breisach ! Sometimes Long journeys really test you patience. How much would be the distance in a direct flight? Check the Flight distance between Cologne and Basel, Switzerland . Viking Cruises | Basel to Amsterdam | Rhine River Basel to Amsterdam On a Viking Rhine River cruise Submitted by Maike Cenci on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 00:00 Body: Wanting to learn more about the different options for river cruises , I decided to take part in an Educational Journey on the “Viking Var”, one of Viking River Cruises ' new “Long Ships”.

The ship is like most others except, I would say, more sleek in design. Every inch has been optimized to its potential and therefore accommodates roughly 25 to 30 more passengers than either the more upscale AMA Waterways or Uniworld river cruise ships. The staterooms are modern in design and have what is necessary to be comfortable. The Suites, Junior Suites and Deluxe Staterooms are on the Upper and Middle Decks – all with Verandas. As do most European river cruises , Viking River Cruises offers complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner service. Bottled water and complimentary cappuccino, coffee and tea are available at their 24-hour hot beverage bar. You do have a choice of breakfast, lunch and dinner with open seating. The Aquavit Terrace is a wonderful outdoor seating area at the bow of the ship where you can have meals al fresco or just enjoy the scenery and read a book. Onboard Internet service is also complimentary, as are most daily shore excursions which include must-see highlights and delightful surprises. The 8-day trip took us from Basel in Switzerland all the way up the legendary Rhine River to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

We boarded the ship in Basel and cruised through the night to “Breisach”, the port closest to the Black Forest region, where our first excursion took us. The scenery is magical and I have never seen so many cuckoo clocks in one place ever! The famous Black Forest Torte will never taste quite as good as when eaten along the Rhine. The next stop was Strasbourg. We docked at Kehl, the German side of the River. It only took 10 minutes to cross the Europa Bridge and cross into (the outskirts) of Strasbourg, France. We did have to take a coach to downtown Strasbourg in order to walk around the city and be in awe of the Strasbourg Cathedral. With the Christmas Markets in full swing, it was a lovely experience, especially at dusk when all the lights were twinkling. Traveling to Mannheim, we took an excursion to Heidelberg, one of Germany’s oldest and most romantic cities. The beautiful baroque old town and the magical, partly ruined, picture-book castle Schloss that overlooks it is not to be missed. On our way to Ruedesheim, we passed quaint old Villages on the River Banks and Castles on the hills.

Christmas Market was in full swing and the famous Drosselgasse lined with café’s and lively brass bands to entertain with Christmas Music was as busy as ever. We arrived in Koblenz midday, on the way passing the famous “Lorelei Rock”. According to legend, it was here that the beautiful maiden Lorelei used to sit and sing sweet songs. Koblenz is where the Rhine and the Mosel meet “The Deutsche Eck” (“German Corner”) and is dominated by the Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I. We had time to explore the city on our own and visit more Christmas Markets. Cologne…What can I say… We had a great city tour in the morning and free time in the afternoon to check things out on our own. Strolling through Cologne is like walking through time. Cologne’s most famous attraction is the cathedral, whose twin spires dominate the sky line. The “Koelner Dom” is Germany’s largest cathedral. They had the Christmas Market right in front of the Dom and it was magical. Sipping two glasses of Gluehwein and some pretzels made it even more special. Should you have any time left over, there are many museums and galleries to enjoy.

Chocolate lovers should not miss the “Schokoladen Museum”, a shrine to the art of Chocolate making. We had a private reception at the Museum which paired wine and/or champagne to specific flavors of chocolate. Almost had too much of a good thing. We traveled through the night to make our way to the Netherland’s – Land of the windmills! “Kinderdijk” to be exact. Kinderdijk is a village in the south of Holland, approximately 10 miles east of Rotterdam. The windmills of Kinderdijk used to pump water from one reservoir to another, on two levels. They had 16 windmills in this area but now, there are only 8 left. They are beautifully lined up and a sight to behold looking over the landscape. All things must come to an end and our journey took us to Amsterdam, traveling at night. Some people stayed on and some prepared to get back home. Even so it was December, the weather was sometimes almost Spring like. I was hoping for some Snow to make everything look like a Winter Wonderland, but it was not to be. Either way, it was a great trip, thanks to the Christmas Markets along the way.

Next Stop----River Cruising the Danube! 9 DAYS RHINE CRUISE: From Basel to Amsterdam - from Basel to Amsterdam | Rius Cruises From Basel to Amsterdam From Basel to Amsterdam - The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River © Switzerland Tourism By-Line: swiss-image.ch/Stephan Engler *** Local Caption *** BSW1 © Atout France / Jean Francois Tripelon-Jarry © DZT/Worms, Tourist Information - Cathedral St. Peter © DZT/R. Kiedrowski, Mainz - Boats on the Rhine ©DZT/R. Kiedrowski, Cologne/Rhine - Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge © DZT/Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH, Dusseldorf - Port © Nbtc Holland Marketing © Nbtc Holland Marketing An original cruise on a spectacular river. From the Three Countries Bridge to Holland, discover a captivating blend of nature and culture. Day 1 BASEL Board at 06:00 p.m. in Basel and settling in your cabins. Introduction to the crew over a welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Overnight stop. 2 BASEL - SCHAFFHAUSEN - BASEL Full board on board.

Optional guided tour of Basel, medieval old town situated at the heart of Europe on both banks of the Rhine. The Afternoon, optional excursion to the Rhine Falls. The Rhine Falls are among the most spectacular sites to visit in Switzerland. You’ll also discover the Laufen Castle, and its impressive view overlooking the falls. Cruise to Breisach. 3 BREISACH – TITISEE – BREISACH Full board on board. Free morning in Breisach, "European" city of the edges of the Rhine, dominated by the collegiate church St Etienne. The afternoon, optional trip to Titisee, a charming and inescapable place in Black Forest. Return on board in Breisach in late afternoon. Evening of entertainment. Overnight stop. 4 BREISACH – STRASBOURG Full board on board. Cruise to Strasbourg on the Rhine River, admiring the magnificent wine-growing region.

The afternoon, optional guided tour of Strasbourg, the European capital : the German quarter located around the famous Place de la République and the European quarter's Palace of Europe, European Court of Humans Rights, the European Parliament, the Cathedral and the Petite France quarter, listed as UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988. Return on board and evening of dancing and entertainment. Our ship will depart during the night toward Mainz. 5 MAINZ - KOBLENZ Full board on board. Arrival in Mainz. Optional guided tour of the city and a visit the Gutenberg Museum (closed on Mondays). Admire the magnificent, historical houses which have been outstandingly well-restored. The Gutenberg Museum, is a world-famous museum of book printing houses two copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first major book printed with movable type in the West. Return on board and cruise toward Koblenz. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002, the legendary and romantic Rhine River is bestowed with truly magnificent landscapes. We’ll pass the legendary Lorelei rock, named after a beautiful young maiden who, according to German legend, threw herself into the river in despair over a faithless lover and was transformed into a siren.

Arrival in Koblenz during the evening. Set off on your own or join our assistant for a tour of the city. Overnight stop. 6 KOBLENZ – COLOGNE - DUSSELDORF Full board on board. Cruise to Cologne. We’ll continue our cruise up the magnificent Rhine Valley. The Rhine River follows a remarkable route, meandering between sheer rocks, past small islands and fortified castles sitting high above the vineyards. The afternoon, optional guided tour on foot of Cologne. At the crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages, Cologne has kept its importance as a vibrant commercial and industrial city, as well as a cultural and religious center. You have some free time on your own before we return by coach to Dusseldorf return on board. Gala evening. Overnight stop. 7 DUSSELDORF – XANTEN – AMSTERDAM Full board on board. Optional guided tour of the Dutch Open Air Museum of Arnhem. Return on board in Xanten. Cruise to Amsterdam during the afternoon. We’ll cross the border into Germany near Emmerich, glide past Arhem, and enter Holland. Arrival in Amsterdam during the night. Overnight stop.

8 AMSTERDAM Full board on board. Optional guided visit of Amsterdam. The Dutch capital is a truly delightful city with a rich and fascinating past. The afternoon, free time on your own or excursion to Haarlem. Dutch Haarlem dates back to Gothic times and this is reflected in its architecture and cobbled streets. Evening of dancing and entertainment. Overnight stop. 9 River Rhine cruises from Amsterdam, Strasbourg or Brussels with CroisiEurope View Full Details Rhine River Cruises River cruises in Northern Europe are centred on Germany and Holland, and include River Rhine cruises, River Moselle cruises, and cruises on the rivers and canals of Holland and Belgium in Spring tulip time. The River Rhine is one of the main rivers of Europe, flowing from Switzerland to the North Sea at Amsterdam. The navigable section starts from Basel in Switzerland, continuing to Strasbourg in France's Alsace region before reaching the wine village of Rudesheim. The Middle Rhine is the most scenic section as the river cruise passes through the Rhine Gorge dotted with castles high above the river, and the famous Lorelei rock.

Cologne with its huge twin spire cathedral and old town is a Rhine river cruise highlight. The River Moselle leaves the Rhine at Koblenz, and twists past vineyard covered hillsides as far as Luxembourg. The river side port of Cochem, overlooked by magnificent Reichsburg Castle, the ancient wine village of Bernkastel, and Trier with its extensive Roman sites are Moselle river cruise highlights. From Amsterdam take springtime Holland river cruises to the Ijsselmeer and historic ports of Volendam, Hoorn and Enkhuisen, with excursions to Keukenhof Gardens ablaze with tulips and spring flowers. Cruises may visit medieval Bruges or the diamond city of Antwerp in Belgium. Amsterdam The cruise terminal in Amsterdam is a short distance from the city centre and its tall merchant houses and tree-lined canals. Chief sights are the prestigious Rijksmuseum and its large collection of important paintings, the Van Gogh Museum and Ann Frank's House. The attractive narrow streets are full of bars, coffee houses, quaint bridges and interesting shops. Basel (Switzerland) Basle is a handsome city with a buzzing Marketplatz and daily food markets.

In its old town are winding streets, the cathedral, red-brick City Hall, art museums and many historic buildings. The green valleys and chocolate-box villages of Switzerland are sometimes included in tours from Basle. Bernkastel (Germany) Set beside the river in a landscape of steeply-sloping vineyards and rolling hills, Bernkastel is a lovely little town. Its red and white timber-frame houses surround the medieval square, and worth seeking out is the quaint Spitzhausen the pointed house. Bernkastel has a 500-year history of wine-making the famous Mosel riesling wines. Cochem (Germany) The waterfront at Cochem is lined with a flower-filled promenade, leading via twisting alleys to its medieval square. Known as the Pearl of the Moselle, the architectural gem of Cochem is surrounded by vineyards producing Reisling, which can be tasted in its cosy wine taverns. There is often the opportunity to visit the gorgeous hill-top castle of Reichsburg overlooking the town. Cologne (Germany) Cologne is the capital of the Rhineland and is dominated by the huge spires of its cathedral.

The Old Town has welcoming taverns, cafés and plenty of opportunities to buy a bottle of the famous 4711 cologne. Stroll the narrow streets of Old Town and see quaint squares and perhaps visit the Germano-Roman Museum to see finds from Colognes Roman past. Koblenz (Germany) Koblenz sits prettily on the riverside where the Moselle and the Rhine meet. Tiny alleys, fountains and old squares lead to the 12th-century church of St Florin. In this rich wine-producing region, a visit to a wine tavern is a must, where you can sample 'Father Rhine' and 'Mother Moselle' at their best. Mainz (Germany) Leafy Mainz offers two fascinating highlights. Mainz was the birthplace of Johann Gutenberg, and the city's Printing Museum exhibits the first two copies made of his famous Bible. In St Stephans' church there are wonderful, vivid blue stained-glass windows created by the great 20th century artist, Marc Chagall.

Rudesheim (Germany) The scenic town of Rudesheim has many attractions - it sits at the foot of the Niederwald mountain and in one of the Rhines best wine-making regions. Stroll the gorgeous Drosselgasse and sip a glass of superb Riesling in a cosy tavern or take a tour by gondola up the Niederwald,. Other options include Castle Vollards or a miniature train ride to the eccentric Mechanical Music Museum. Strasbourg (France) The Grand Ile is the historic centre of Strasbourg, the busy European capital which combines dazzling historic buildings with the offices of the European Parliament and modern commerce. Stroll the fairytale district of Petite France, see covered bridges and the magnificent cathedral. Trier (Germany) Explore Trier on foot and discover magnificent Roman remains in amongst fine restaurants, wine-growers taverns and colourful gabled buildings. The main sites are Porta Nigra city gate, the basilica, imperial baths and the ancient cathedral. This distinguished and picturesque city beside the Moselle River was the birthplace of Karl Marx. Antwerp Antwerp port is adjacent to the Steen and connected by metro to the city, which is an important centre of the diamond trade.

Cobbled lanes criss-cross the city leading to art galleries, antique and chocolate shops, and the magnificent cathedral of Notre Dame, which holds paintings by Rubens, the tall Flemish buildings of the Grote Markt and the City Hall. Antwerp is also a fashion capital, and the forthcoming Port Authority HQ was designed by groundbreaking architect, Zaha Hadid. Bruges (Belgium) Bruges is one of the oldest towns in Flanders, and one of the prettiest. Tranquil canals wind through the city, and the Church of Our Lady houses the sculpture by Michelangelo of the Madonna and Child. In the busy square overlooked by the Town Hall belfry perhaps try local 'moules et frites', buy fine chocolate, take coffee or sample one of the many Belgian beers. Enkhuizen (Holland) The Drommedaris Tower in Enkhuizen is a reminder of the towns role as a trading centre for the Dutch East India Company, and the Zuiderzee Museum traces its history. The traditional wooden boats of the brown fleet pass through Enkhuizens busy lock and can be seen sailing on the Ijselmeer.

Ghent (Belgium) Charming Ghent escaped World War II bombing, and has over 900 listed buildings commissioned by wealthy merchants in medieval times. Along the canals, there are many small shops selling unusual items, and the Design Museum shows Art Nouveau items and Philippe Starck designs. Hoorn (Holland) The delightful small town of Hoorn has lovely gabled buildings, constructed during its time as a trading port for the Dutch East India Company. It is well-known for its quaint shops, selling curiosities, antiques and art, and for its famous son who rounded the Southern Cape in 1618 and named it Cape Horn after his birthplace. Volendam The quaint lakeside town of Volendam is a maze of fishermen's houses, small gabled buildings and wooden shops, and was a popular subject for 19th-century artists. Some of its inhabitants still wear traditional Dutch dress, and there is a museum dedicated to Dutch costume and its history. Volendam is close to the historic cheese-producing town of Edam. Provence and Camargue Exclusive Blue Water package!

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Rhine Getaway River Cruise Overview - 2016 Basel to Amsterdam 8-day cruise visiting 4 countries & 10 ports Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 6 included shore excursions with local guide & headset Culture Curriculum®: enjoy a classical music performance; learn how to create your own Alsatian flammkuchen; observe a traditional glassblower; attend lectures on Germany's current affairs & origins of Rhine River cruising Complimentary Wi-Fi Beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available American classics Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner Multiple dining venues with open seating Most al fresco dining on Europe's rivers 24/7 specialty coffees, teas & bottled water Organic herb garden Room steward & twice-daily housekeeping service Evening turndown service Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows 40" flat-screen LCD TV, with interactive programing Complimentary Movies On Demand Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Basel Switzerland Special Rhine in Flames Itinerary Only one sailing on 27 June Rhine cruise1 Rhine river cruises between Switzerland and Holland and the mighty Rhine along romantic towns, ancient castles and important cities on

 the Ms Amadeus Princess, Amadeus Elegant and Silver Cruise on old world Rhine in 8days visiting bustling Amsterdam, Cologne with its famous cathedral, Koblenz at the confluence of two rivers.

Sail along the most romantic parts of the legendary Rhine through Lorelei country via Strasbourg to Basel ITINERARY - BASEL - AMSTERDAM Day 1. Basel Afternoon embarkation starts at 4 pm and ship leaves Basel at 5 pm. While cruising on the scenic Rhine enjoy a cocktail reception before dinner is served on board. Day 2 Strasbourg Morning arrival in Strasbourg, the ancient capital of Alsace and one of Europe's most attractive cities. After breakfast, take a guided tour of the city with the European Parliament building. Strasbourg is definitely well worth visiting for the combination of its history, its cuisine and its unique atmosphere. In the afternoon there will be an Alsace and wine excursion, during which you'll drive through the picturesque landscape and romantic wine villages along parts of the famous Alsace wine route. The tour includes a visit to a vineyard and a wine tasting session. Those on the excursion return to Strasbourg for dinner, after which the ship departs towards Speyer. Day 3 Speyer Morning arrival in Speyer, the old imperial city on the Rhine with impressive facades of various styles, winding alleys and romantic squares. The guided walk includes a visit to its impressive cathedral.

The ship departs from Speyer at noon and during lunch we cruise on to Mannheim situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Neckar. Its main street leads to an enormous 18th-century palace, formerly the seat of the Electors of the Palatinate but now housing the University of Mannheim. Choose to do a city tour of Heidelberg home of one of Europe's oldest and Germanys oldest university and the castle ruin overlooking the Neckar River with fantasticc views. Departure from Mannheim after midnight and continue towards Rudesheim. Day 4 Rudesheim - Coblenz Arrival early morning. During the walking tour of Rudesheim we will visit this charming old wine town with its long narrow street lined on both sides with lively wine taverns. Also we include a visit to Siegfrieds Music Museum, where all kinds of mechanical musical instruments from barrel organs and music boxes to horn gramophones are displayed. Depart Rudesheim at noon and will cruise along the most famous and scenic stretch of the Rhine valley passing hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and attractive waterside villages.

During the afternoon arrive at the Lorelei Rock, which is the symbol of this great river and inspired the poem by Heinrich Heine. Musical tea party on board. In the afternoon arrive at Coblenz, located at the confluence of the at the Rhine and the Moselle rivers and a major hub of the wine region populated since Roman times dating back to 55 BC. Optional walking tour of Coblenz. Day 5 Coblenz - Cochem Early in the morning departure from Coblenz and arrive in Cochem on the shores of the lovely Moselle river at noon. In the afternoon you can take a walking tour through this quaint small town with its fine medieval town gate and market place surroundedd by many wine villages. Also visit to a tavern for a wine tasting session. At 6 p.m. the vessel leaves Cochem. Day 6 Cologne In the morning ship reaches Cologne . Optional city walk of the 2000 year old settlement of Cologne which was founded on the orders of the Roman Emperor Claudius.

You'll see Cologne's most important sights, its central old quarter, the world famous Gothic cathedral, cathedral, the town hall, the Guerzenich, the city walls and gate, charming Romanesque churches and historic squares. From the bank of the Rhine there is a fine view of the entire old quarter after which you visit the cathedral, which is Cologne's icon and Germanys largest cathedral (depends on the opening hours of the Cathedral and / or if a mass is celebrated etc.). After lunch you have time to explore the city on your own before the vessel leaves Cologne in the afternoon. Tonight enjoy the Captains Gala dinner and the splendid ships orchestra, which has been entertaining you in the bar throughout the cruise, will do its best to persuade you to take a turn on the dance floor. Day 7 Hoorn - Amsterdam Arrival at the typical Dutch town of Hoorn a old harbor town on the shores of Western Europe's' largest lake. It had major importance as the city of commerce during Holland's golden age in the 16th century as a gateway for exotic spices and and other precious goods arriving to Europe from the Seven Seas.

From Hoorn we embark on a coach excursion to the the northern Holland countryside of flat pasture lands, dikes, canals, windmills, green-painted houses, wooden shoes and cheese. The bus takes us to Amsterdam where we will continue with a city tour and a local canal cruise to see the city's most important buildings and monuments and learn about its vivid history before rejoining the ship in Amsterdam at 5 p.m. Rest of the day is free for own activities. Dinner on board. Day 8 Amsterdam Disembarkation after breakfast in Amsterdam. End of the cruise. ITINERARY - AMSTERDAM TO BASEL Day 1 Amsterdam Embarkation in Amsterdam starts at 4 pm. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party before dinner is served on board. The ship remains moored overnight in Amsterdam. Day 2 Amsterdam Hoorn In the morning join our optional city tour of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, or choose to explore this interesting and lively city on your own. During the city tour you'll drive past the city's most important buildings and monuments and learn much about its vivid history before enjoying the very popular attraction of cruising through its canals.

Continue to the region called Waterland with its picturesque green houses, water and wind mills, dykes, pastures and famous cheeses. We will rejoin our cruise ship at Hoorn on the shores of Lake Ijsselmeer, the largest lake in Western Europe. Continue sailing downward into Germany. Day 3 Cologne After lunch arrive in Cologne. Passengers may join our city walk of the former settlement of Colonia, which was founded on the orders of the Roman Emperor, Claudius, over 2,000 years ago. You'll see Cologne's most important sights, old quarter, the famed Gothicc cathedral, the town hall, the Guerzenich, the city walls and gate, churches and historic squares. From the bank of the Rhine there is a fine view of the entire old quarter after which you visit the cathedral, which is Cologne's icon and Germanys largest cathedral. Its art treasures include a shrine housing the relics of the 3 holy kings. The ship leaves Cologne after dinner. Day 4 Cochem During the morning while cruising enjoy the beautiful Rhine valley scenery. Arriving on the gentle Moselle river, the ship docks at Cochem after lunch, a quaint small town in the center of the famous wine growing area.

The local a walking tour includes, among other sights, Cochem's fine medieval town gate and market place and a visit to a tavern for a wine tasting session. Then back to the ship for dinner and an evening departure. Day 5 Coblenz- Rudesheim Morning arrival in Coblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Join an optional walking tour and see the highlights of this 2000-year old city, surrounded by picturesque riverside scenery and backed by four low mountain ranges. Its abundance of cultural monuments and historic buildings, its narrow lanes and alleyways, and the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Coblenz a friendly place where tourists feel right at home. This afternoon you cruise through the glorious central stretch of the Rhine valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing charming villages, many castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock. At 5 p.m. the vessel arrives in picturesque Rudesheim, where you can spend a pleasant evening in the towns Drosselgasse, a pedestrian street lined with shops and taverns.

There will be a walking tour of the town including a visit to Siegfried's Music Museum, where all kinds of mechanical musical instruments from barrel organs and music boxes to horn gramophones are displayed. The ship sails from Rudesheim in the late evening. During the wine festival (limited dates) admire the the sparkling waters illuminated by Greek fires and spectacular fireworks. Day 6 Mannheim - Speyer - Heidelberg Morning arrival at Mannheim, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Neckar. Its main street leads to an enormous 18th-century palace, formerly the seat of the Electors of the Palatinate but now housing the University of Mannheim. This morning you might want to join an excursion to Heidelberg, home to one of Europe's and Germany's oldest university founded in 1386. Our guided tour features a visit to the city's imposing castle ruin with fantastic views overlooking the Neckar River followed by a walking tour through the historic old quarter and the market place. We return to the ship for lunch and cruise on to Speyer during the afternoon. This old imperial city on the Rhine has had a rich and turbulent past.

Religious architecture steeped in history, impressive facades of various styles, winding alleys and romantic squares characterize it. The guided walk includes a look at the old city gate and the Jewish baths. In the evening the vessel heads off towards France. Tonight the captain welcomes all the passengers to a special dinner and optional dance accompanied by the splendid ship orchestra, which has been entertaining you in the bar throughout the cruise. Day 7 Strasbourg Arrive in Strasbourg, the Unesco World Heritage site in the morning. The ancient capital of Alsace and one of Europe's most attractive cities. After breakfast, join an optional city tour. See the European Parliament building and enjoy a guided tour of the inside of the vast and famous cathedral (which features carvings as delicate as any piece of lacework). Strasbourg is definitely well worth visiting for its unique layout, the combination of its history, its great cuisine and its special atmosphere. During lunch the ship departs upstream to Basel. Day 8 Basel Arrival in Basel in the morning. Disembarkation after breakfast. End of the cruise.

7 night accommodation in large outside staterooms most with balconies or step-out balconies Superb dining with all meals included during your cruise Free coffee and tea, hot chocolate at a 24 hour coffee station Free flow quality red & white wines from Europe's great wine regions with every dinner on board Cocktail reception, Welcome dinner and Captain's Gala dinner Daily music performances by our on board musicians, lectures and cooking demonstrations, piano bar. Services of an experienced multilingual cruise director Non smoking environment (smoking allowed on the Sun Deck only) Complimentary bicycles on board Spectacular Rhine event Rhine in Flames on special dates during the Rhine festival when the river is in flames Port taxes and local taxes Wireless Amadeus Audio Guide for all excursions 31 Oct sailing includes shore excursion B Not Included: Optional excursions: Please consider our attractive EXCURSION PACKAGES listed below. We kindly ask you to notify us of your excursion packages and single excursion booked in advance up to 14 days prior to departure. Personal medical insurance and expenses Tips Dates and Prices in Euros per person in 2017 Prices in Euros.

$ rate varies depending on daily exchange rate * Price includes excursion package B ** Rhine in Flames program Limited number of C-4 and B-4 cabins: All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as per your request.

C-4 AMADEUS Silver II: 116, 117, 118, 119 AMADEUS Silver: 116, 118, 121, 123 AMADEUS Princess: 109, 111, 112, 114 AMADEUS Silver III: 116, 117, 118, 119 B-4 AMADEUS Silver II: 233, 234, 235, 236 AMADEUS Silver: 235, 236, 237, 238 AMADEUS Princess: 233, 234 AMADEUS Silver III: 233, 234, 235, 236 No single supplement on Amadeus Brilliant and Elegant in category C-1 Children accepted on cruise only from age 12 and up! Single cabin supplement 2017 CRUISES: DECK No single cabin possible in the category Suite, single rate is 100% of the double.

Cabin Description All cabins have two lower beds which can be linked together or set up separately upon request. The cabins on the Haydn-Deck have fixed windows while the cabins on the Strauss- and Mozart-Deck have large glass doors and outdoor balconies. Amadeus Princess All cabins have two lower beds which can be linked together or set up separately upon request. The cabins on the Haydn-Deck have fixed windows while the cabins on the Strauss- and Mozart-Deck have large glass doors that stretch right across the width of the cabin (allowing them to be described as having French Balconies). 78 outside staterooms (15mÂ² = 161 sq.ft.) 2 Amadeus Suites (22mÂ² = 236 sq.ft.)

Question: On which river do Basle, Strasbourg and Cologne stand?
Answer: The River Rhine